The Evolving Software Landscape in Automotive - How Open Source Fosters Continuous Innovation

Explore the evolving software landscape in the automotive industry and the role of open source in fostering continuous innovation in this 41-minute conference talk by Agustin Almansi from VNC Automotive. Gain insights into how open-source projects like AGL and AOSP provide flexibility and stability at the platform level, enabling rich experiences for drivers and passengers while avoiding fragmentation. Examine the challenges posed by device-centric approaches from Apple and Google to UX design, and discover the potential for ongoing innovation and security through subscription models and OTA updates. Learn about customer-facing innovations, the shift from hardware to software focus, electrification, connectivity technologies, and building blocks for automotive software development. Delve into topics such as Bluetooth, navigation, car data, authentication, and the future of automotive software as the industry undergoes rapid transformation.

Introduction
Agenda
About VNC Automotive
Customerfacing Innovations
Hardware vs Software
Electrification
Bluetooth
Navigation
Car Connectivity Consortium
MirrorLink
Smart Device Link
Web Apps
Building Blocks
Authentication
Car Data
ABI
Android
The Future
Conclusion
Wrap Up